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Ladies, Pls take my advice and just hang in there. These methods, like drinking castor oil and doing things to "trick" your body sound insane! Why would want to force your baby out if he/she's not ready? -- particularly at only 37 weeks?! That is supposedly "full term" but please bear in mind every baby develops differently. That baby and God are the only ones who really know when it is time. Unless you are at some sort of health risk by continuing, I cannot imagine forcing your own child out of the safe and peaceful haven of the womb into this great big world simply because you are uncomfortable. It's not worth the risk, and trust me, if God-forbid, there was a complication, would you not be at peace knowing you didn't contribute to any type of problem? I know myself and I worry mommy-guilt would get the best of me. I'd always wonder to myself. In utero, your baby's getting everything he/she possibly needs to thrive in this great big world. Why rob him of that precious peaceful time?

Ladies, Pls take my advice and just hang in there. These methods, like drinking castor oil and doing things to "trick" your body sound insane! Why would want to force your baby out if he/she's not ready? -- particularly at only 37 weeks?! That is supposedly "full term" but please bear in mind every baby develops differently. That baby and God are the only ones who really know when it is time. Unless you are at some sort of health risk by continuing, I cannot imagine forcing your own child out of the safe and peaceful haven of the womb into this great big world simply because you are uncomfortable. It's not worth the risk, and trust me, if God-forbid, there was a complication, would you not be at peace knowing you didn't contribute to any type of problem? I know myself and I worry mommy-guilt would get the best of me. I'd always wonder to myself. In utero, your baby's getting everything he/she possibly needs to thrive in this great big world. Why rob him of that precious peaceful time?

I am 38wks pregers w my 3rd child and I feel ur pain w my other 2 I had them by 37wks so as u I am growing very impatient what I have been doing and my best friend swears by this is bouncing on my bouncersizer ball for 20mins at night b 4 bed i have had some braxton hicks and i hopeing it will amount to full on labor best of luck to u and every one else in this situation hang in there gurl!!

I'm nearly at the 38 week mark, and I am sooo ready to have this pregnancy overwith. But I would never ingest something that supposedly speeds up the labor process. The best ways to go are light exercise, sex (if doctor okays it) and really, that's about it. I'm impatient, but I know lil' man wil make his grande entrance when he's ready to. It's easy to want to try anything when you're uncomfortable, but in the long run, the discomfort of pregnancy won't last much longer. Soon enough, you'll have a precious, but demanding newborn to contend with and you'll be recovering from either a vaginal birth or a c-section. So be careful what you wish for! I have my next weekly doc appointment tomorrow, and if he gives me the okay, hubby and I will resume our sexual activity and I am going to start taking leisurely walks in the mornings or evenings. I would NOT recommend castor oil or ANYONE. Unless you like vomiting andor diarrea.

I'm on my 41st week of being pregnant. I was informed by my doctor last week that my baby looks like he is already at least 8-9 lbs. Big babies run in my family (my brother was about 11 lbs and born 2 weeks early) and I am wishing he would come before he gains another pound.. My doctor is known in the community for not being very sympathetic or compassionate. Awesome! He informed me that he won't induce me until I am done with my 42nd week.. I have already dealt with my fair share of "fun" with this pregnancy. I was on bedrest due to being 70% effaced at 34 weeks. I am now 100% (have been for two weeks) and not dilated at all. I have tried nipple stimulation, black and blue cohosh, accupressure, walking, swimming, sex, primrose oil, red raspberry tea and more. I am at the end of my rope. Any suggestions, advice, encouragement? It would be appreciated.

my friend went to a china buffet, doused everything in soy sauce, and this was after castor oil, sex, walking,zumba,youga, alll of it. i guess the soy sauce did the trick because 3 hours later her water broke!

What I can not understand those of you that are only say 37 weeks along , WHY rush and chance complications because YOU WANT IT OUT ? Heck , you chose to have a baby . Normal gestation time is 40 weeks . Enjoy your pregnancy then you can enjoy your baby knowing he or she had all the proper care that was needed for him or her to be healthy . You would never forgive yourself if anything happened because you were impatient . Trust me , I had 3 children , I been there .Let your baby have his or her way while you carry them . and YOU will admit once you deliver , you would not change a single thing or choice you made .

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